Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14, Author at The Mycenaean

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 April 7, 2014

Exceptional art students learn Eastern culture

On Thursday March 27, Alice Zhou, artist in residence, held a workshop for some of Leesville’s art students. She taught the students, including myself, the techniques and differences in brush

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

Camel couture: a fashion show

“OMG do you guys wanna go to a Trina Turk fashion show tomorrow night?????” was the text that changed my life on Saturday March 8. Not only is Trina Turk

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 21, 2014

An open letter to boys about promposals

Much to your dismay, prom season is right around the corner… April 26 is coming faster than you know. So, as your pea-sized brain begins to ponder options of dates,

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 10, 2014

Mardi Gras experience for Churchwell

Having New Orleanian parents, I have attended Mardi Gras throughout my childhood. However, this year, my mom surprised with the opportunity to ride in a Mardi Gras parade. My mom’s

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 24, 2013

A hero’s homecoming

Upon hearing I was covering a veteran’s home donation, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was Nathan Rimpf was a 2006 Leesville grad and lost his

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 15, 2013

Another year, more vandalism

Leesville students gawked at the familiar sight of vandalism while driving into school on Nov. 15. Vandals wrote “MHS,” “Whose house?” and other messages on the Senior Wall on the

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 9, 2013

Humble hero receives home

“Who wouldn’t give an ugly pair of feet to serve these amazing people?” said First Lieutenant Nathan Rimpf as he received the keys to his new home on November 7.

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 October 31, 2013

Seniors apply early for college

October 15 is a fated day for many high school seniors; it is the day that most early decision and early action college applications are due. However, due to issues

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 20, 2013

Jamming out helps you work out?

Walk into the gym…@^$^%#!!!! I left my headphones in the car. How will I work out without my favorite gym playlist? Ugh, do I really have to go back to

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 4, 2013

Class of 2014 revamps Grill Team

After years of decline, Leesville’s Grill Team is undergoing numerous changes by the class of 2014. Under the new name “Pride Tailgate,” students will no longer meet at Springdale Area

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 June 3, 2013

Infinidye scarves wrap up Leesville

After a 6 year hiatus, the Apparel 2 class is back in business. After taking over the class, Ms. Blackwelder, CTE teacher, was proud to announce the success of her

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 June 3, 2013

Raleigh joins “No Shoes Nation”

After a year’s hiatus, Kenny Chesney returned to Raleigh on Thursday, May 23, for his “No Shoes Nation” tour. Having never seen him live before, my expectations were low, but

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 29, 2013

Fashion icon Lilly Pulitzer brightens up the skies

At age 81, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau, fashion icon, died on Sunday, April 8 in her Florida home. Pulitzer was more than a designer; she was an entrepreneur and creator. Her

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 April 26, 2013

Leesville band seeks 18th national title

For most high school bands, preparing music for a national competition may be stressful and hectic, but this is not the case for Leesville’s band. After winning every national band

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 25, 2013

A modest proposal

We’ve all heard the tales of the high speed drives to and fro the beloved, yet so far away eating establishment named Cookout. Near death experiences and close-calls with the

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 18, 2013

Leesville French students conquer the contest

Leesville’s French students were given the opportunity to prove their skills in French by taking the National French Exam on March 6. The multiple choice test is administered nationwide and

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 18, 2013

Minimum wage hike hurts working teens

In 1938, Franklin Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act which set a minimum pay for all workers. At the time, the new minimum wage was 25 cents (equivalent to

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 7, 2013

Reluctant to try Travinia twice

Upon walking through the rustic threshold of Travinia, the warm atmosphere was unmistakable. Combined accents of leather, wood and stone produced the feeling of a Northern Californian vineyard. The ambiance

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 February 11, 2013

Gravy garners great review

Triangle Restaurant Week is an annual event among eateries throughout the Raleigh area. This year, January 21-27 marked the time when Triangle restaurants offer fixed-price menus to showcase their

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 10, 2013

26 acts of kindness in memory of Newtown shooting

On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza shot and killed 26 students and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School. To honor those that lost their lives, Ann Curry, NBC news correspondent,

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 3, 2013

Frazier starts new traditions

The basketball team is playing the Friday before exams; however, the stadium is quiet. The score is 9 to 3 while one of Taylor University’s players shoots a free throw.

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 3, 2013

French club visits Matisse exhibit

Leesville’s French Club took their first outing of the school year by visiting Duke’s Nasher Museum of Art on Thursday Dec. 6. Nineteen French Club members and non-members viewed the

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 December 18, 2012

Matt Jenkins– falconer in training

For Matt Jenkins, his need of volunteer hours has transformed into a lifelong hobby. It started when Matt was in seventh grade when he saw staff members training owls and

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 December 6, 2012

Concussions present greater threat to athletes

Because knowledge of concussions has changed, there is but one single definition. It is very simple: if concussive symptoms are evident, then it is classified as a concussion. Cooked pasta

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 October 29, 2012

Jason Aldean chugs along with “Night Train”

I had been counting down the days. My favorite country singer was finally releasing a new album. his last album captured my heart, so I could not wait for some

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 October 29, 2012

Bowling team strikes Leesville

Leesville’s new Bowling Club held their first meeting on October 2 at AMF Bowling Center. The club quickly evolved into a team that plans to compete against other schools’ bowling

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 October 15, 2012

Helicopter parents hover over kids’ lives

It’s 2:20, the bell just rang and so did my phone. It’s my mom– surprise. She called to ask if I was hungry and whether or not she should cook

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 28, 2012

Sola Coffee creates community

As I sat down with my Iced Chai and looked around, I noticed Sola Coffee had a certain vibe to it. Maybe it was the bustling conversation or the whirring

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 17, 2012

Disc golf sweeps Leesville

Hobbies of high school students usually include, dance, soccer, or maybe even fishing. However, a new (and somewhat obscure) hobby is capturing the free time of Leesville students– disc golf.

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 13, 2012

Labor Day: Surrender your white pants

For some, the three day weekend over Labor Day marks the beginning of fall and the end of summer. But for the fashion-conscious, does Labor Day still mean the end

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 11, 2012

Brad Paisley charms Churchwell

Being a regular attendee of country music concerts at Walnut Creek, I was thrilled when Brad Paisley returned to Raleigh. I expected a similar lineup of songs to last year’s

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 June 5, 2012

Golden goes beyond discipline

When you hear the word “administrator” or “assistant principal,” thoughts of suspensions and detentions might come to mind. This was true for me until one day that I saw my

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 25, 2012

Rushing 101

Greek life is either a huge part of your college experience or not. Rushing, which is the process of joining sororities and fraternities, is usually considered an extremely stressful and

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 24, 2012

Toes in the water, hands in the air

Being a regular concert attendee at Walnut Creek, I know what to expect when going to a country concert. However, Friday, May 11, was different; Zac Brown was in town.

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 16, 2012

“That actual awkward moment when…”

For those who love to say “That awkward moment when…”, have I a story for you. Most people follow that phrase with something that is completely irrelevant and ‘unawkward.’ However

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 1, 2012

Ingrid Chen for the win!

Ingrid Chen, junior and current vice president of the student body, was elected to become executive council president for the upcoming school year. Although Chen ran unopposed, she is extremely

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 April 20, 2012

Leesville participates in French Festival

Schools from all around Wake County gathered at Moore Square Middle School on Wednesday, March 21, for the annual French festival. Schools come together to display their skills and creativity

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 April 10, 2012

Bieber’s new song features uncomfortable rap

If Justin Bieber was my boyfriend, he’d never let me go. He told me this in his new song called “Boyfriend.” The much awaited song was released on March 26,

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 April 9, 2012

Leesville’s sad effort to “Stop Kony”

The minute I saw “Stop Kony” was trending on Twitter, I became a skeptic. My skepticism was because of the overnight uproar a YouTube video caused. My opinions are based

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 12, 2012

The mysterious Mac lab

It is a room that many Leesville kids are unaware of. A room tucked so deep in the school, only a small group of students have seen it. A room

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Prezi not exactly “eye candy”

My peers’ presentations blew my mind while in French class. It zoomed to various photos and headers, it was interactive and like no other presentation I had witnessed. My frumpy,

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Wrestling for success

Pride wrestling finished a successful regular season, by placing second in the Cap 8 championships on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The team then moved ahead to the regional championship on Feb.

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 11, 2012

Record-breaking Drew Brees sets a new standard; inspires a native

While on my annual trip New Orleans for Christmas, I did the usual; visit with family and eat my favorite dishes that the city has to offer. However, on this

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 11, 2012

New voters at Leesville

With turning eighteen comes many opportunities: lottery tickets, cigarettes and porn. However, eighteen year olds are also granted the right to vote, a far more productive option. During Constitution week,

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 3, 2012

Broughton outlasts Lady Pride

On December 13, Leesville Road’s women’s varsity basketball team hosted Broughton, only to fall short, 55-33. Although not reflected in their 0-5 record, players claim this year’s team has much

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 December 19, 2011

Younglife Christmas celebration

Leesville’s Younglife brought in the Christmas season with a colorful celebration Thursday, December 8. Each year the Christmas meeting is the last Younglife club of the semester. The group met

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 28, 2011

Environmental Club meets and plans for the future

The Environmental Club held its first outing of the year at Umstead Park, Tuesday, November 8. To display the effect of man made obstacles on habitats, they hiked the airport

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 17, 2011

Leesville’s French club partakes in the French Revolution

The French Club had an out of the ordinary meeting on Tuesday, November 15. The meeting was centered specifically on the French Revolution. The meeting commenced with an in-depth speech

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 16, 2011

The rising cost of a priceless lunch

Due to a blazing inferno across the South this summer, there was a hideous peanut harvest this year. The powerful rays of the sun withered beloved crops. Because of such

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 14, 2011

Lady Antebellum’s third album reviewed

Lady Antebellum, contemporary country trio, released their third album on September 13. In the past, their close-to-home lyrics and incredible harmonies touched people of all ages. “Need You Now,” was

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